sea chickweed
Also known as: sea pimpernel; sea sandwort; sea purslane
Spreading succulent perennial about 20cm tall and 1m wide. Forms mounds of yellowish-green pointed leaves in pairs close behind each other along the creeping stems and 5-petalled, white flowers with yellow green sepals to 8mm across are produced singly above the leaves, from late spring to late summer, followed by yellow-green seed capsules that ripen from midsummer to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- sea chickweed (Honckenya peploides)
- Genus
- Honckenya
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of sea chickweed
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of sea chickweed
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sea chickweed care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, softwood cuttings (stem-tip) and layering
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained, light, sandy soil in full sun. Ideal for coastal locations, said to help stabilise sand dunes
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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